How to set up a neighbourhood forum

Please note, these steps are indicative only. Please ensure that you conform to the relevant Act and Regulations.

1. Set up your neighbourhood forum

You must make sure that:

It is established for the express purpose of promoting or improving the social, economic and environmental well-being of an area. The area must consist of or include the neighbourhood area concerned.
Membership is open to individuals who live, work or are elected members in the neighbourhood area concerned.
It includes a minimum of 21 individuals who live, work or are elected members in the neighbourhood area concerned.
There is a written constitution.

Your application must include:

the name of the proposed forum
a copy of the written constitution
the name of the neighbourhood area to which it relates
a map which identifies the neighbourhood area to which it relates
contact details of at least one member of the proposed forum
a statement which explains how the proposed forum meets the conditions (specified in (1) above).

Officers at the National Park Authority will work with you to help ensure that your group meets these conditions.